Seems like Superior needs a dose of New Urbanism, according to one local preservationist there.
Or at least some planning with some soul and a sense of place - - things Kuntsler preaches about.
Expanding the size six-fold of the Murphy Oil refinery there sounds like another step away from honoring that city's unique, lakefront qualities.
When you are talking about a refinery increasing size by six or seven fold, aren't you really talking about a whole new refinery? This isn't an expansion, it's a whole new plant sited on top of the old plant.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever seen the Superior Waterfront? It's rail docks, grain elevators, shipyards, lime kilns and a host of other heavy industry. A refinery wouldn't be out of place here. Additionally, the refinery isn't even near the waterfront!
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